Melody Maker (1969)
Melody Maker (1969) - The Blues still dominated the front pages up until the late 60's.
The Archive
Park Lane, Aston
Pages from Birmingham Central Library archives.
Tony Iommi Patchwork Jacket
This Jacket is certainly one of the coolest historical Black Sabbath items ever ! The jacket was bought by Tony Iommi in 1969 and wore it out through Sabbath's early tours adding stickers and patches along the way.The Jacket was donated by Tony Iommi to Hard Rock and is currently in display at Hard Rock in Berlin,Germany.
The mid 60s North Birmingham Blues scene
Various Birmingham blues band business cards.
Champion Jack Dupree on stage at Henry's Blueshouse
Champion Jack Dupree on stage at Henry's Blues House, upstairs at The Crown, Hill Street, Birmingham.
The Kinks ‘You Really Got Me’ 7″ single (1964)
The Kinks ' You Really Got Me' 7" single (1964). Credited by many as being one of the first 'heavy metal' songs.
Earth or Black Sabbath live photo
This is a photo of Earth or Black Sabbath on stage.
Midland Beat
Midland Beat Feb 1964
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
The Levi Set Blues Group Band business card (1965-67)
The Levi Set Blues Group Band business card (1965-67). The band were managed by Norman Hood who would later go on to be involved with Judas Priest as well as other bands.
Black Sabbath/Earth gig flyer 1st August 1969
Flyer for a gig at The Pokey Hole blues club, Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK on 1st August 1969
Mothers membership card
An actual membership card, not a scan.
Rare Breed advert
The Rare Breed advert
Brownie & Sonny LP (1965)
Brownie & Sonny LP (1965).
Henry’s Blueshouse Brownhills
Advert for the opening of Henry's Blueshouse
Tre volti della paura – aka Black Sabbath film
As part of the Metal on Film programme 1-4th September 2011 the Italian cut of the film that Black Sabbath take their name from was screened.
Photographs from Henry’s Blueshouse (1968-72)
Photographs from Henry’s Blueshouse (1968-72)
Rare Breed gig advert
Rare Breed gig advert for 13th January 1968 at Cofton Country Club, Warren Lane, Rednal
Original Laney purchase ledger (approx 1968-69)
Original Laney purchase ledger (approx 1968-69)
Ozzy first band recordings found, 1966
Ozzy first band recordings found from 1966
Mythology Live Recording
Recording of Tony and Bill's 1968 pre Sabbath band.
